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Council explores leasing Westridge School for city administration and events; maintenance costs cited
Summary
Councilors said the school district is willing to lease the Westridge School building for roughly its maintenance cost (discussed in the $120,000–$150,000/year range); staff recommended feasibility work, anchor‑tenant pursuit and county coordination before any commitment.
Councilors discussed possible reuse of the Westridge School building as a new administration center and community venue. Staff reported they had met with Westridge School superintendent David McGrath and that the district has offered a lease arrangement that would cover maintenance costs; staff cited annual maintenance figures on the order of $120,000–$150,000 and noted current tenant revenue is limited (roughly $25,000 from Head Start and about $40,000 in lease revenue under present arrangements).
Councilors and staff emphasized the missing piece is a financing plan and anchor tenants that could support ongoing operating costs. The council asked staff to seek county guidance, explore grants or feasibility‑study funding, and continue outreach to potential tenant organizations. One councilor said, "The school district... are willing to lease it to us for the cost of maintenance," and the council agreed further study and public engagement would be required before any vote.
